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as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
a clot of daisies occupied one corner of the flower bed
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as in clumps
a small uneven mass
clots of dirt that were flung up by the horses' hooves
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as in morons
British
a stupid person
was of the opinion that most of the people running for parliament were clots
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as in blocks
to prevent passage through by filling with something
phone lines clotted by Internet traffic
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as in gels
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
scabs form over cuts when your blood starts to clot
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Recent Examples of clots
CNN Money, 14 June 2026
This rare condition, which mostly impacts children, occurs when bacterial toxins spread throughout the body and damage red blood cells, causing clots in the organs, primarily the kidneys.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
According to the Mayo Clinic, HUS can occur when small blood vessels become damaged and inflamed, causing clots that can damage the kidneys and other organs.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The role of vitamin K is so crucial that researchers were awarded the Nobel Prize in 1943 for their discovery of its ability to form clots and stop bleeding in babies.
—Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
Helmet-like devices aim to distinguish between clots and bleeds in minutes, potentially reshaping stroke care in remote areas.
—Jason Gale, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
It is treated with beta blockers and blood-thinning medicine to reduce risks of clots and other flareups.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Bleeding through a tampon or pad in less than 1 hour, passing large clots, or requiring blood transfusions should prompt discussion with your gynecologist or primary care physician, ACOG advises.
—Dr. Chidimma J. Acholonu, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
These clots may damage the kidneys and other organs and cause kidney failure or even death.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
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This rare condition, which mostly impacts children, occurs when bacterial toxins spread throughout the body and damage red blood cells, causing clots in the organs, primarily the kidneys.
—CNN Money, 14 June 2026
This rare condition, which mostly impacts children, occurs when bacterial toxins spread throughout the body and damage red blood cells, causing clots in the organs, primarily the kidneys.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
According to the Mayo Clinic, HUS can occur when small blood vessels become damaged and inflamed, causing clots that can damage the kidneys and other organs.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The role of vitamin K is so crucial that researchers were awarded the Nobel Prize in 1943 for their discovery of its ability to form clots and stop bleeding in babies.
—Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
Helmet-like devices aim to distinguish between clots and bleeds in minutes, potentially reshaping stroke care in remote areas.
—Jason Gale, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
It is treated with beta blockers and blood-thinning medicine to reduce risks of clots and other flareups.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Bleeding through a tampon or pad in less than 1 hour, passing large clots, or requiring blood transfusions should prompt discussion with your gynecologist or primary care physician, ACOG advises.
—Dr. Chidimma J. Acholonu, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
These clots may damage the kidneys and other organs and cause kidney failure or even death.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clots
Noun
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Researchers estimate that at least 4% of the ocean's surface is covered by floating mats and clusters of seaweed, with levels expected to increase further throughout June.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Bright orange milkweed aphids (Aphis nerii) usually emerge toward the end of summer and feed in clusters on the stems and leaves of common milkweed, swamp milkweed, and other milkweed plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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The clumps of clippings can cause brown spots on the lawn and contribute to the thatch layer.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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Avoid mowing wet grass, as the moist clumps can clog your motor and leave behind uneven patches on your lawn.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
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There are complicated brain-chemistry factors involved that have to do with testosterone, and dopaminergic systems, and kappa-opioid receptors, all of which seem to add up to a Jim Gaffigan joke about how men are morons compared with their wives.—
McKay Coppins,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Dilbert principle — traced back to a quote in a 1995 strip — posited that managers and higher-ups are actually successful morons whose stubbornness is confused for real leadership qualities.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2026
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Or a delivery truck that blocks a driver's view at a busy corner.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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The decision effectively blocks foreign governments, businesses, researchers, and individuals, as well as foreign nationals residing in the US, from using the company’s latest AI systems.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Verb
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When a quake arrives, everything freezes and the video stops.—
Pablo Larios,
Artforum,
10 June 2026
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Instead, the measure freezes corporate net operating loss and enacts taxes on social media companies, digital assets, fantasy sports, tobacco and sports betting on prediction market websites.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The batches were distilled between January 2015 and April 2016, the whiskey was aged for a full decade in char #4 barrels with char #3 heads, and it was bottled at 102 proof without chill filtration.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
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Add chicken to air-fryer basket in batches, if necessary.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Like your raw seafood in chunks?—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
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The Israeli military took over large portions of Gaza as part of a broad invasion, and later seized control of chunks of Lebanon and Syria.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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This is different from the pastime counterfactuals enjoyed after the fact by barfly drunks and social media idiots.—
Kyle Wagner,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
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Kids, let’s face it, are idiots by nature, and that’s not their fault.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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“Clots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clots. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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